Big Bethel Road over Big Bethel Reservoir
FairYork County, Virginia · 0.00 MI to York Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000019870
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,813
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Bethel Road over Big Bethel Reservoir is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Big Bethel Road over Big Bethel Reservoir in York County, Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,813 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,711 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Bethel Road over Big Bethel Reservoir built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Bethel Road over Big Bethel Reservoir in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Big Bethel Road over Big Bethel Reservoir carry?
About 7,813 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Big Bethel Road over Big Bethel Reservoir?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Big Bethel Road over Big Bethel Reservoir?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.